COCONUT GRAHAM BARS

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My mom called these bars 'Out of this World bars'. The richness goes over well at any get-together.-Patty Van Zyl, Hospers, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. , Combine coconut and milk; spread over warm crust. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cream and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate chips until melted. Spread over coconut layer. Cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.